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MIDNIGHT SOUTH TO PERFORM - Midnight South, consisting of band members from throughout Central Arkansas, will be one of the featured groups performing during Rison in the Fall next Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown Rison. Midnight South describes itself as a group that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and old-time music. The group was named the Arkansas Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year. Band members include Matt Sammons, Sam Williams, Darin Davis, Jeremy Castaldo and J.L. Jones.

MIDNIGHT SOUTH TO PERFORM - Midnight South, consisting of band members from throughout Central Arkansas, will be one of the featured groups performing during Rison in the Fall next Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown Rison. Midnight South describes itself as a group that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and old-time music. The group was named the Arkansas Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year. Band members include Matt Sammons, Sam Williams, Darin Davis, Jeremy Castaldo and J.L. Jones.

Midnight South To Perform at Rison in the Fall

RISON - The reigning Arkansas Country Music Award-winning vocal group of the year Midnight South will perform at 6:30 p.m. on the Rise Up Rison Stage at this year's Rison in the Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 7.

Woodlawn Baseball Championship Ring Banquet Monday

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Baseball Coach Tommy Richardson has announced that the 2023 State Championship Ring Presentation Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at the Woodlawn School cafeteria. The banquet will be catered with catfish. Tickets will be available at the door.
Cleveland County Rodeo

Cleveland County Rodeo

Cleveland County Rodeo Set For Friday, Saturday

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host a rodeo this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30 beginning at 8 p.m. nightly at the Fairgrounds. Buckles will be awarded to average winners in all events, with $5,000 in added money.
WOODLAWN TO PURSUE NEW FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE BUILDING - T he family and consumer science classroom, located on what is now the Woodlawn Elementary campus, is in what Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock described as the oldest building on campus. Hancock said plans the new classroom would be built near the high school campus and could also be utilized as a career center.

WOODLAWN TO PURSUE NEW FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE BUILDING - T he family and consumer science classroom, located on what is now the Woodlawn Elementary campus, is in what Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock described as the oldest building on campus. Hancock said plans the new classroom would be built near the high school campus and could also be utilized as a career center.

Woodlawn To Pursue Two Projects

RISON - The Woodlawn School Board voted last to hire Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects of Little Rock to design a new family and consumer science/ careers center for the high school as well as look at ways to expand the school cafeteria.
Jeff Jenkins

Jeff Jenkins

Grief Seminar To Be Held Saturday, Sunday in Rison

RISON - Jeff Jenkins of The Jenkins Institute in Alabama will be presenting "Hope for the Hurting: A Grief Seminar" this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2324, at Rison Church of Christ, 6480 U.S. Hwy. 79 in Rison. The seminar will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, and at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.

Flu Shot Clinic Set For Oct. 5

RISON - The Cleveland County Health Unit will host a drive-by Community Flu Vaccination Clinic Thursday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic is weather permitting, for ages 6 and up. Please bring your insurance card and photo ID.

School Lunches for Sept. 25-29

Rison Elementary Monday - chili cheese tots or hot ham & cheese. Tuesday - nachos or hamburger. Wednesday - Swedish meatballs or chicken sandwich with loaded mashed potatoes. Thursday - John Wayne Casserole or mini corndogs . Friday - Pizza, Pizza and sidekicks! Nachos for 4-6 grades.

Woodlawn Baseball Championship Ring Banquet Now. Oct. 2

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Baseball Coach Tommy Richardson has announced that the 2023 State Championship Ring Presentation Banquet has been moved to Monday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Woodlawn School cafeteria. The banquet will be catered with fish. Tickets will be available at the door.